What better way to enjoy Kansas’ nature than camping? Camping is always a fun activity where you can rough it out in a sleeping bag or tent or set up a more sturdy structure to camp out a little more comfortably. These campgrounds in Kansas offer a cheaper way to get yourself into nature overnight anytime you need, as long as the weather favors.
- Scott State Park
sas4253/TripAdvisor For the beauty and amenities you get here at Scott State Park, the price of $25 per night is definitely worthwhile. There’s so many trails and things to do here that the fee is small compared to the enjoyment you’ll get out of the park. Address: Scott City, KS 67871
- Cedar Bluff State Park
Cedar Bluff State Park - Kansas Wildlife, Parks & Tourism Facebook Cedar Bluff State Park has many standard camping options under $25, as long as you aren’t trying to camp out on a busy holiday or in a fancy cabin.
- Santa Fe Lake
George Robles/Google Santa Fe Lake and all its amenities come at an $18 per night fee, which is more than worth the price of all this beautiful scenery. It’s a good spot for camping or fishing, and I hear there’s a beauty of a waterfall here as well. Address: 11367 SW Shore Drive, Augusta, KS 67010
- Wilson State Park
JM Cirlin/TripAdvisor Recent nightly rates are around $10, which is more than reasonable for everything here. Not only are there plenty of trails and beautiful rocks jutting out, but the park is simply beautiful just to take in from your campsite.Address: 3 State Park Road, Sylvan Grove, KS 67481
- Cimarron National Grassland (Cimarron Campground)
KyKampers/TripAdvisor For a small $7 a night, you can camp out in the gorgeous Cimarron National Grassland. Why not rough it out in one of the most beautiful places in our state?Address: Elkhart, KS 67950
- Pottawatomie State Lake (#2 area)
Debarshy Saha/Google Are you as stunned by the view as we are? This lake area is not only breathtaking, but free to camp at. Free is our favorite number, after all. Address: 7960 State Lake Road, Manhattan, KS 66502
- Hamilton State Fishing Lake
A.J. Miller/Google This spot is not only beautiful, but free to camp at! It’s one of our more underrated camping spots, with not a lot of popularity outside locals and people that know about the secret. We love to share, so this beautiful camping location is somewhere we think everyone should know about.Address: Syracuse, KS 67878
Do you have a favorite place to camp in Kansas that doesn’t cost much? We’re all about saving money, so make sure to let us know in the comments what your recommendations are. Though many of us have had to halt camping plans due to the terrible floods in May 2019, just make sure to call ahead about safety before you camp.
sas4253/TripAdvisor
For the beauty and amenities you get here at Scott State Park, the price of $25 per night is definitely worthwhile. There’s so many trails and things to do here that the fee is small compared to the enjoyment you’ll get out of the park. Address: Scott City, KS 67871
Cedar Bluff State Park - Kansas Wildlife, Parks & Tourism Facebook
Cedar Bluff State Park has many standard camping options under $25, as long as you aren’t trying to camp out on a busy holiday or in a fancy cabin.
George Robles/Google
Santa Fe Lake and all its amenities come at an $18 per night fee, which is more than worth the price of all this beautiful scenery. It’s a good spot for camping or fishing, and I hear there’s a beauty of a waterfall here as well. Address: 11367 SW Shore Drive, Augusta, KS 67010
JM Cirlin/TripAdvisor
Recent nightly rates are around $10, which is more than reasonable for everything here. Not only are there plenty of trails and beautiful rocks jutting out, but the park is simply beautiful just to take in from your campsite.Address: 3 State Park Road, Sylvan Grove, KS 67481
KyKampers/TripAdvisor
For a small $7 a night, you can camp out in the gorgeous Cimarron National Grassland. Why not rough it out in one of the most beautiful places in our state?Address: Elkhart, KS 67950
Debarshy Saha/Google
Are you as stunned by the view as we are? This lake area is not only breathtaking, but free to camp at. Free is our favorite number, after all. Address: 7960 State Lake Road, Manhattan, KS 66502
A.J. Miller/Google
This spot is not only beautiful, but free to camp at! It’s one of our more underrated camping spots, with not a lot of popularity outside locals and people that know about the secret. We love to share, so this beautiful camping location is somewhere we think everyone should know about.Address: Syracuse, KS 67878
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